US Bridges

Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.1 Mile West of I.H. 10 · Structure no. 151310AA0103001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Cibolo CR RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 Mile West of I.H. 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83127, -98.77022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Cibolo CR RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.